Summer is nearly upon us, which means it's time to change out the winter clothes for the summer clothes.  And with the bright and airy seasons of Spring and Summer, colors are more vibrant. It is fun to brighten up our homes in addition to our wardrobes  as the seasons change. A simple yet elegant way to freshen up your living room for the new season is  wi...
A roundup of some of the top recent stories about the Real Estate Market. Â Signs are pointing to a stable market that is increasing. Associated Press:Â Home price index shows 1st annual gain in 3 years Yahoo! News (AFP):Â US new home sales up sharply in March Yahoo! News (Associated Press):Â New home sales, orders for most durable goods rise CNNMoney:Â...
We celebrated our Redwood Gate park opening with a homeowner “Meet and Greet†party and it was a HUGE success. We were thrilled at the turnout - over 50 people in attendance. Wow what a great party! Homeowners that recently closed escrow plus homeowners excitedly waiting to move into their new homes joined in the fun. [caption id="attachment_1094" a...
An article in Fortune Magazine recently, Green Myths Debunked, talked about everything from bottled water (tap water is safer) to CFLs (make the switch from incandescent today!) to Christmas trees (yes it is better to have a real one than a fake one) and many more.  This got me thinking about our own communities and what really matters about green. There is a l...
That's right although the dreary rain makes summer seem so far away, it's almost summertime! Â Before you know it, the time will have arrived for summer camp! We're here to help you get started on planning summer activities with a few tips for you on the perfect local camps for your child: Stanford is just up the street from Redwood Gate in Palo Alto. Â Stanf...
Have you had a chance to review the new California tax credit? Â This new tax credit is a little more complicated than the last one, so we're pleased to share easy to understand information about the California Tax Credit. View information on tax credit here. Plus here's a recap on this week's top stories about economic recovery and real estate: ...
Did you know that California is giving away free money? And it's not just on insulation, windows or HVAC equipment. Beginning April 22, 2010 you can receive CA rebates for items such as refrigerators, and washers that are Energy Star approved. The trick is to hold out on your appliance purchase until after April 22nd of this year to get the refund. Think how much you...
Tomorrow we're hosting a broker event at our Merimont community in San Bruno. We wanted to share some tasty treats with our broker partners.  It would be easy to pick up pastries at Starbucks, where we will be getting the coffee, but that just didn't seem as fun as supporting the local bakery.  I hopped on Yelp and discovered Pastisserie Ganache in San Brun...